Product Safety Engineer

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Product Safety Engineer, Renewable Energy performs testing and evaluation on a variety of products for conformance to U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, writes reports and communicates with clients. This is a full training role for a recent graduate or early-career engineer: under the guidance of a more senior engineer, this role builds a foundation in core product safety testing while training toward supporting the lab's renewable energy program, including inverters, battery energy storage systems and EV equipment.

Employee Standards

• Support department objectives and company goals.
• Be a team player.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Accommodate requests with a can do, let me see what I can do attitude.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.
• Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Be receptive to and accepting of guidance from others.
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize assignments.
• Travel as needed, up to 15%.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards for the equipment under test (EUT).
• Validate project scope and sample applicability.
• Set up and operate the EUT; perform and document simple repairs on the EUT as needed.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with applicable standards.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR), both on and off site, as experience grows.
• Develop, set up and follow established test plans.
• Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and prepare the final report using the established report shell. Submit the report to a reviewer for approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel and management throughout testing.
• Provide ongoing support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document and recommend engineering judgments.
• Cross train on renewable energy testing disciplines as the program develops, working alongside the Senior Product Safety Engineer, Renewable Energy team.
• Perform other work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Coursework, project experience or general interest in power electronics or renewable energy systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced, multi tasking environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 15%.

Physical Demands

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Physical dexterity and mobility to travel by car and airplane and to perform all functions inherent to the position.
• Able to work with hand tools and small power tools.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $68,000-$88,000

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.